A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9618297 Details
Epoch: 451 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 109881351 epoch_slot_no: 412551 block_no: 9618120 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 81911 time: 2023-12-01 16:20:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce8a0cbdcc6582270f1c5bf1fa3c617247216178078bcaff4e2a5fa6c253b188Block Operator
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